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Boredom Is a Skill. Practice It.

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Harvard Business Review
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May 16, 2026
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Boredom Is a Skill. Practice It. 10 Sep 2025 --- Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks (@drarthurbrooks) explains why boredom unlocks creativity, and might even protect you from depression. For more insights, explore Arthur's new book, "The Happiness Files": https://s.hbr.org/45yh8ne You can also sign up to receive Arthur’s new six-week newsletter, “The Leader’s Happiness Reset" here: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices